The Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham is seeking grant applications from nonprofits serving Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair and Walker Counties.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham
State: Alabama
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/03/2023
Size of the Grant: $5,000 to $100,000
Details:
Priority Areas
- Thriving Communities
- Equity and Inclusion
- Regional Cooperation
- Economic Opportunity for All
- Overcoming Persistent Poverty
Funding Information
There is no maximum request amount, but in recent years awarded grants have ranged from $5,000 to $100,000 with an average amount of $35,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be currently designated a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization by the IRS OR be a 501(c)(3) exempt religious institution OR be a government entity. Private non-operating foundations are not eligible. Applicants may use a fiscal sponsor only if there is a meaningful mission fit and an existing working relationship between the two organizations.
- Applicants must serve Blount, Jefferson, Shelby, St. Clair or Walker counties in Alabama.
- Large organizations with many branches or departments (e.g. colleges, universities, YMCA, public libraries) must submit requests from the president’s office or the development office.
- An applicant with a current open grant from the Community Foundation may apply but MUST be up to-date on all reporting and should have a very compelling or timely reason for requesting a new grant.
For more information, visit CFGB.